Anacort 100 mg/2 ml (IM/IV Injection)
100 mg vial: ৳ 50.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Hydrocortisone |
| Company | Techno drugs ltd |
Indications
- Primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiency
- Acute adrenocortical insufficiency
- Shock unresponsive to conventional therapy
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
- Hypercalcemia associated with cancer
- Nonsuppurative thyroiditis
- Rheumatic Disorders
- Dermatologic Diseases
- Control of severe or incapacitating allergic conditions
- Ophthalmic Diseases
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Fulminating or disseminated pulmonary tuberculosis
- Loeffler's syndrome
- Aspiration pneumonitis
- Hematologic Disorders
- Neoplastic Diseases
- Edematous States
- Acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis
- Reduction of vasoactive agents released during inflammation
- Control of protein synthesis
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dosage range from 20mg to 240mg of hydrocortisone per day
- Individualized dosage requirements
- Gradual withdrawal recommendation
- Dosage adjustment based on disease under treatment and patient response
- Different dosage for adult and children
- Dosage maintenance and adjustment
Interaction
- Induction of hepatic enzymes
- Inhibition of corticosteroids metabolism
- Need for dose titration to avoid steroid toxicity
Contraindications
- Severe systemic fungal infections
- Known hypersensitivity to any component of the product
Side Effects
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Esophageal candidiasis
- Menstrual irregularity
- Decreased carbohydrate & glucose tolerance
- Fluid retention
- Increased appetite
- Weight gain
- Euphoria
- Mood swings
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Acne
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Prescribed only if absolutely required
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with history of peptic ulceration
- Caution in patients with congestive heart failure
- Caution in patients with hypertension
- Caution in patients with glaucoma
- Caution in patients with diabetic mellitus
- Caution in patients with epilepsy
Therapeutic Class
- Glucocorticoids
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Keep away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children